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Calculated Shard: 78 (from laksa131)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa078.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ugandaparks.com/forests/zika-forest/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ugandaparks.com/forests/zika-forest/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/forests\/zika-forest\/","crawl_time":1775269657,"first_indexed_time":1629817399,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,ugandaparks!www,\/forests\/zika-forest\/ s443","src_root_hash":"17107727935856098678","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Zika Forest - Uganda Forests | Uganda Parks","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Zika Forest is a perfect tourist stop along Entebbe Road while on a Ugandan Safari. The small forest is situated in Kisubi along Entebbe road at about 23 kilometers from Kampala making it one of the most convenient destinations for tourists who prefer places not far from Kampala. Most importantly, it is a perfect escape from the urban confusion or a perfect destination for a short vacation in seclusion. It’s perfect for picnics and corporate retreats\nThis Forest is characterized by giant mature tree and verdant undergrowth with dense canopies that were originally known as the Upper storey. The range of vegetation diversity including grasslands, wetlands that extend to Lake Victoria-largest freshwater lake in the African continent, forest types and forest edges offer home to several wildlife species that capture the attention of tourists. This Forest was named after the Zika Virus because this is where the virus was first discovered in 1947, but is now rare in the Forest. However, the word Zika means “overgrown” in luganda due to its dense tree cover hence the name “upper storey”.\nThis tinny Tropical forest sits on 62 acres\/25 hectares, although the Research area of the Zika Forest covers an area of 30 acres\/12 hectares. However the nearby construction belonging to the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)-set aside for research on viruses is threatening the forest and making it smaller. Zika Forest has a 120 feet steel Research Tower that serves the purpose of studying high-flying mosquitoes and their viruses. Interestingly, this Forest is a home to over 40 species of mosquitoes. The Research Institute was originally within Mpanga Forest before it was transferred to Zika Forest in 1962 and up to today, it has offered ground for behavioral research and ecological studies within the Forest.\nThis forest is abundant with several mammal species, reptiles, over 62 species of Sphingid moths, about 135 species of woody Plants 58 species of trees including Nkoba, Musizi, jackfruits and Mvule tree that make it worth visiting while on a Uganda Safari. There are also several exceptional butterfly species that will amaze you and take your breath away.\nSome of the wildlife species worth exploring in this small forest include foxes, Wild rabbits, alligators, Wild cats, Black and white Colobus monkeys, Sitatungas, the red-tailed monkeys, the red colobus monkeys, the Vervet monkeys, and leopards, a number of reptile species such as pythons and Cobras among others.\nBesides the wildlife, this destination is a perfect place for bird watching and it is said that former resident of the United States-President Jimmy Carter once visited the site for birding. You should visit this site to experience what former president experienced and enjoyed in Zika Forest. However, even with the beauty of this Forest, people still fear visiting it because of its past-Zika Virus. Much as the forest is frequently visited by school students, International tourists are also frequent at the Forest.\nIn conclusion, the Zika Forest is a perfect stopover destination for tourists on a Ugandan Safari because you can get to see wildlife species such as the Leopards, primates and Sitatungas among others. It is also popular for birding and you will never know the treasure that former president Jimmy Carter saw until you visit the Forest.","attrs_markdown":"[![Logo image](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/uganda-national-parks.gif)](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/)\n\nUganda Parks\n\nPrimary Menu\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/ugandaparks.com\/)\n- [National Parks](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/)\n  - [Bwindi Impenetrable National Park](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/bwindi-forest\/)\n  - [Lake Mburo National Park](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/lake-mburo\/)\n  - [Kibale Forest National Park](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/kibale-forest\/)\n  - [Kidepo Valley National Park](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/kidepo-valley-park\/)\n  - [Mgahinga Gorilla National Park](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/mgahinga-national-park\/)\n  - [Mount Elgon National Park](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/mount-elgon\/)\n  - [Murchison Falls National Park](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/murchison-falls-park\/)\n  - [Queen Elizabeth National Park](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/queen-elizabeth-park\/)\n  - [Rwenzori Mountains National Park](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/rwenzori-mountains\/)\n  - [Semuliki National Park](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/semuliki-national-park\/)\n- [Explore](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/explore\/)\n  - [Ecotourism Sites](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/ecotourism-sites\/)\n    - [Budongo Forest](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/ecotourism-sites\/budongo-forest\/)\n    - [Busingiro Ecotourism Site](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/ecotourism-sites\/busingiro-ecotourism-site\/)\n    - [Mabira Forest](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/ecotourism-sites\/mabira-forest\/)\n    - [Mpanga Forest](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/ecotourism-sites\/mpanga-forest\/)\n    - [Rabongo & Kaniyo Pabidi Forests](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/ecotourism-sites\/rabongo-kaniyo-pabidi\/)\n  - [Forests](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/forests\/)\n    - [Busitema Forest Reserve](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/forests\/busitema-forest-reserve\/)\n    - [Bugoma Forest Reserve](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/forests\/bugoma-forest-reserve\/)\n    - [Kasyoha-Kitomi Forest Reserve](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/forests\/kasyoha-kitomi-forest-reserve\/)\n    - [Maramagambo Forest](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/queen-elizabeth-park\/maramagambo-forest\/)\n    - [Mount Otzi Forest Reserve](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/forests\/mount-otzi-forest-reserve\/)\n    - [Zika Forest](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/forests\/zika-forest\/)\n  - [Wildlife Reserves](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/wildlife-reserves\/)\n    - [Ajai Wildlife Reserve](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/wildlife-reserves\/ajai-wildlife-reserve\/)\n    - [Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/wildlife-reserves\/bokora-corridor\/)\n    - [Bugungu Wildlife Reserve](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/wildlife-reserves\/bugungu-wildlife-reserve\/)\n    - [Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/wildlife-reserves\/kabwoya-wildlife-reserve\/)\n    - [Karuma Wildlife Reserve](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/wildlife-reserves\/karuma-wildlife-reserve\/)\n    - [Matheniko Wildlife Reserve](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/wildlife-reserves\/matheniko-wildlife-reserve\/)\n    - [Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/wildlife-reserves\/pian-upe-wildlife-reserve\/)\n- [Safaris](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/uganda-safaris\/)\n- [Wildlife](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/uganda-wildlife\/ \"&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;\")\n  - [African (Cape) Buffalo](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/animals\/mammals\/african-cape-buffalo\/ \"&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;\")\n  - [African Elephant](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/uganda-wildlife\/african-elephant\/ \"&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;\")\n  - [Banded Mongoose](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/animals\/mammals\/banded-mongoose\/ \"&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;\")\n  - [Black and White Colobus](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/animals\/primates\/black-and-white-colobus\/ \"&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;\")\n  - [Common Hippopotamus](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/animals\/mammals\/common-hippopotamus\/ \"&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;\")\n  - [Jackson’s Hartebeest](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/animals\/mammals\/jacksons-hartebeest\/ \"&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;\")\n  - [Leopard](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/animals\/mammals\/leopard\/ \"&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;\")\n- [Do](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/)\n  - [Backpacking in Uganda](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/backpacking-in-uganda\/)\n  - [Balloon Safaris](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/balloon-safaris\/)\n  - [Chimpanzee Tracking](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/chimpanzee-tracking\/)\n  - [Gorilla Habituation Experience](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/gorilla-habituation-experience\/)\n  - [Gorilla Trekking](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/gorilla-trekking\/)\n  - [Golden Monkey Tracking](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/golden-monkey-tracking\/)\n  - [Family Safaris](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/family-safaris\/)\n  - [Launch Trips](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/launch-trips\/)\n  - [Hiking in Uganda](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/hiking\/)\n  - [Mountain Climbing](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/mountain-climbing\/)\n- [Lodges](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/accommodation\/)\n- [Safari Planner](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/safari-planner\/)\n  - [UNESCO Heritage Sites](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/unesco-heritage-sites\/)\n  - [About Uganda](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/safari-planner\/uganda-information\/)\n  - [Park Rules](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/safari-planner\/park-rules\/)\n  - [Respect Wildlife](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/safari-planner\/respect-wildlife\/)\n  - [Road Trip Planning](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/safari-planner\/road-trip-planning\/)\n  - [Uganda Safari Packing List](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/safari-planner\/uganda-safari-packing-list\/)\n  - [What to Wear](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/safari-planner\/what-to-wear\/)\n  - [When to Visit](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/safari-planner\/when-to-visit\/)\n\n# Zika Forest\n[Home](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/)\n\n[Forests](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/forests\/)\n\n[Zika Forest](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/forests\/zika-forest\/)\n\nZika Forest is a perfect tourist stop along Entebbe Road while on a Ugandan Safari. The small forest is situated in Kisubi along Entebbe road at about 23 kilometers from Kampala making it one of the most convenient destinations for tourists who prefer places not far from Kampala. Most importantly, it is a perfect escape from the urban confusion or a perfect destination for a short vacation in seclusion. It’s perfect for picnics and corporate retreats\n\nThis Forest is characterized by giant mature tree and verdant undergrowth with dense canopies that were originally known as the Upper storey. The range of vegetation diversity including grasslands, wetlands that extend to Lake Victoria-largest freshwater lake in the African continent, forest types and forest edges offer home to several wildlife species that capture the attention of tourists. This Forest was named after the Zika Virus because this is where the virus was first discovered in 1947, but is now rare in the Forest. However, the word Zika means “overgrown” in luganda due to its dense tree cover hence the name “upper storey”.\n\nThis tinny Tropical forest sits on 62 acres\/25 hectares, although the Research area of the Zika Forest covers an area of 30 acres\/12 hectares. However the nearby construction belonging to the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)-set aside for research on viruses is threatening the forest and making it smaller. Zika Forest has a 120 feet steel Research Tower that serves the purpose of studying high-flying mosquitoes and their viruses. Interestingly, this Forest is a home to over 40 species of mosquitoes. The Research Institute was originally within Mpanga Forest before it was transferred to Zika Forest in 1962 and up to today, it has offered ground for behavioral research and ecological studies within the Forest.\n\nThis forest is abundant with several mammal species, reptiles, over 62 species of Sphingid moths, about 135 species of woody Plants 58 species of trees including Nkoba, Musizi, jackfruits and Mvule tree that make it worth visiting while on a Uganda Safari. There are also several exceptional butterfly species that will amaze you and take your breath away.\n\nSome of the wildlife species worth exploring in this small forest include foxes, Wild rabbits, alligators, Wild cats, Black and white Colobus monkeys, Sitatungas, the red-tailed monkeys, the red colobus monkeys, the Vervet monkeys, and leopards, a number of reptile species such as pythons and Cobras among others.\n\nBesides the wildlife, this destination is a perfect place for bird watching and it is said that former resident of the United States-President Jimmy Carter once visited the site for birding. You should visit this site to experience what former president experienced and enjoyed in Zika Forest. However, even with the beauty of this Forest, people still fear visiting it because of its past-Zika Virus. Much as the forest is frequently visited by school students, International tourists are also frequent at the Forest.\n\nIn conclusion, the Zika Forest is a perfect stopover destination for tourists on a Ugandan Safari because you can get to see wildlife species such as the Leopards, primates and Sitatungas among others. It is also popular for birding and you will never know the treasure that former president Jimmy Carter saw until you visit the Forest.\n\n###### Find a Park\n- [Bwindi Forest](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/bwindi-forest\/)\n- [Kibale Forest](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/kibale-forest\/)\n- [Kidepo National Park](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/kidepo-valley-park\/)\n- [Lake Mburo NP](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/lake-mburo\/)\n- [Mgahinga National Park](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/mgahinga-national-park\/)\n- [Mount Elgon](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/mount-elgon\/)\n- [Murchison Falls NP](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/murchison-falls-park\/)\n- [Queen Elizabeth NP](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/queen-elizabeth-park\/)\n- [Rwenzori Mountains](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/rwenzori-mountains\/)\n- [Semuliki National Park](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/semuliki-national-park\/)\n\n###### Local Attractions\n- [Uganda National Parks](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/national-parks\/)\n- [Uganda Wildlife Reserves](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/wildlife-reserves\/)\n- [Forest Reserves](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/forests\/)\n- [Conservation Areas](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/forests\/zika-forest\/)\n- [Ecotourism Sites](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/ecotourism-sites\/)\n- [Ramsar Sites](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/ramsar-sites\/)\n- [UNESCO Heritage Sites](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/unesco-heritage-sites\/)\n- [Wildlife Sanctuaries](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/wildlife-sanctuaries\/)\n- [Snake Parks](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/forests\/zika-forest\/)\n- [Zoos](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/forests\/zika-forest\/)\n\n###### Top Experiences\n- [Camping](https:\/\/ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/camping\/)\n- [Cultural Tours](https:\/\/ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/cultural-encounters\/)\n- [Gorilla Trekking](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/gorilla-trekking\/)\n- [Gorilla Habituation](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/gorilla-habituation-experience\/)\n- [Uganda Safaris](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/uganda-safaris\/)\n- [Mountaineering Tours](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/mountain-climbing\/)\n- [Nature Tours](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/nature-walks\/)\n- [Photography Safaris](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/photography-safaris\/)\n- [Road Trip Ideas](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/safari-planning\/road-trip-planning\/)\n- [Walking Safaris](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/walking-safaris\/)\n\n###### Things to Do\n- [Gorilla Trekking](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/gorilla-trekking\/)\n- [Golden Monkey Tracking](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/golden-monkey-tracking\/)\n- [Chimpanzee Tracking](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/chimpanzee-tracking\/)\n- [Bird Watching](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/bird-watching\/)\n- [Game Viewing](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/game-viewing\/)\n- [Boat Cruises](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/launch-trips\/)\n- [Balloon Safaris](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/forests\/zika-forest\/)\n- [Hiking in Uganda](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/hiking\/)\n- [Mountain Climbing](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/mountain-climbing\/)\n- [Rhino Tracking](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/things-to-do\/rhino-tracking\/)\n\n###### Before Traveling\n- [About Uganda](https:\/\/ugandaparks.com\/safari-planning\/uganda-information\/)\n- [Getting Around](https:\/\/ugandaparks.com\/safari-planning\/getting-around\/)\n- [Park Rules](https:\/\/ugandaparks.com\/safari-planning\/park-rules\/)\n- [Guided Uganda Safaris](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/uganda-safaris\/)\n- [Respect Wildlife](https:\/\/ugandaparks.com\/safari-planning\/respect-wildlife\/)\n- [Road Trip Planning](https:\/\/ugandaparks.com\/safari-planning\/road-trip-planning\/)\n- [Safari Packing List](https:\/\/ugandaparks.com\/safari-planning\/uganda-safari-packing-list\/)\n- [Gorilla Permits](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/information\/book-uganda-gorilla-permits\/)\n- [Best Time to Visit](https:\/\/ugandaparks.com\/safari-planning\/when-to-visit\/)\n- [Park Activities & Passes](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/forests\/zika-forest\/)\n\n- [Blog](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/blog-6\/)\n- [Explore](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/explore\/)\n- [Faq](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/faq\/)\n- [Tour Operators](https:\/\/www.ugandaparks.com\/tour-operators\/)\n\n© 2026 Goto. Designed by Haintheme. All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"Zika Forest is a perfect tourist stop along Entebbe Road while on a Ugandan Safari. The small forest is situated in Kisubi along Entebbe road at about 23 kilometers from Kampala making it one of the most convenient destinations for tourists who prefer places not far from Kampala. Most importantly, it is a perfect escape from the urban confusion or a perfect destination for a short vacation in seclusion. It’s perfect for picnics and corporate retreats\n\nThis Forest is characterized by giant mature tree and verdant undergrowth with dense canopies that were originally known as the Upper storey. The range of vegetation diversity including grasslands, wetlands that extend to Lake Victoria-largest freshwater lake in the African continent, forest types and forest edges offer home to several wildlife species that capture the attention of tourists. This Forest was named after the Zika Virus because this is where the virus was first discovered in 1947, but is now rare in the Forest. However, the word Zika means “overgrown” in luganda due to its dense tree cover hence the name “upper storey”.\n\nThis tinny Tropical forest sits on 62 acres\/25 hectares, although the Research area of the Zika Forest covers an area of 30 acres\/12 hectares. However the nearby construction belonging to the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)-set aside for research on viruses is threatening the forest and making it smaller. Zika Forest has a 120 feet steel Research Tower that serves the purpose of studying high-flying mosquitoes and their viruses. Interestingly, this Forest is a home to over 40 species of mosquitoes. The Research Institute was originally within Mpanga Forest before it was transferred to Zika Forest in 1962 and up to today, it has offered ground for behavioral research and ecological studies within the Forest.\n\nThis forest is abundant with several mammal species, reptiles, over 62 species of Sphingid moths, about 135 species of woody Plants 58 species of trees including Nkoba, Musizi, jackfruits and Mvule tree that make it worth visiting while on a Uganda Safari. There are also several exceptional butterfly species that will amaze you and take your breath away.\n\nSome of the wildlife species worth exploring in this small forest include foxes, Wild rabbits, alligators, Wild cats, Black and white Colobus monkeys, Sitatungas, the red-tailed monkeys, the red colobus monkeys, the Vervet monkeys, and leopards, a number of reptile species such as pythons and Cobras among others.\n\nBesides the wildlife, this destination is a perfect place for bird watching and it is said that former resident of the United States-President Jimmy Carter once visited the site for birding. You should visit this site to experience what former president experienced and enjoyed in Zika Forest. However, even with the beauty of this Forest, people still fear visiting it because of its past-Zika Virus. Much as the forest is frequently visited by school students, International tourists are also frequent at the Forest.\n\nIn conclusion, the Zika Forest is a perfect stopover destination for tourists on a Ugandan Safari because you can get to see wildlife species such as the Leopards, primates and Sitatungas among others. It is also popular for birding and you will never know the treasure that former president Jimmy Carter saw until you visit the Forest.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Zika Forest is a perfect tourist stop along Entebbe Road while on a Ugandan Safari. The small forest is situated in Kisubi along Entebbe road at about 23 kilometers from Kampala making it one of the most convenient destinations for tourists who prefer places not far from Kampala. Most importantly, it is a perfect escape from the urban confusion or a perfect destination for a short vacation in seclusion. It’s perfect for picnics and corporate retreats This Forest is characterized by giant mature tree and verdant undergrowth with dense canopies that were originally known as the Upper storey. The range of vegetation diversity including grasslands, wetlands that extend to Lake Victoria-largest freshwater lake in the African continent, forest types and forest edges offer home to several wildlife species that capture the attention of tourists. This Forest was named after the Zika Virus because this is where the virus was first discovered in 1947, but is now rare in the Forest. However, the word Zika means “overgrown” in luganda due to its dense tree cover hence the name “upper storey”. This tinny Tropical forest sits on 62 acres/25 hectares, although the Research area of the Zika Forest covers an area of 30 acres/12 hectares. However the nearby construction belonging to the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)-set aside for research on viruses is threatening the forest and making it smaller. Zika Forest has a 120 feet steel Research Tower that serves the purpose of studying high-flying mosquitoes and their viruses. Interestingly, this Forest is a home to over 40 species of mosquitoes. The Research Institute was originally within Mpanga Forest before it was transferred to Zika Forest in 1962 and up to today, it has offered ground for behavioral research and ecological studies within the Forest. This forest is abundant with several mammal species, reptiles, over 62 species of Sphingid moths, about 135 species of woody Plants 58 species of trees including Nkoba, Musizi, jackfruits and Mvule tree that make it worth visiting while on a Uganda Safari. There are also several exceptional butterfly species that will amaze you and take your breath away. Some of the wildlife species worth exploring in this small forest include foxes, Wild rabbits, alligators, Wild cats, Black and white Colobus monkeys, Sitatungas, the red-tailed monkeys, the red colobus monkeys, the Vervet monkeys, and leopards, a number of reptile species such as pythons and Cobras among others. Besides the wildlife, this destination is a perfect place for bird watching and it is said that former resident of the United States-President Jimmy Carter once visited the site for birding. You should visit this site to experience what former president experienced and enjoyed in Zika Forest. However, even with the beauty of this Forest, people still fear visiting it because of its past-Zika Virus. Much as the forest is frequently visited by school students, International tourists are also frequent at the Forest. In conclusion, the Zika Forest is a perfect stopover destination for tourists on a Ugandan Safari because you can get to see wildlife species such as the Leopards, primates and Sitatungas among others. It is also popular for birding and you will never know the treasure that former president Jimmy Carter saw until you visit the Forest.
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The small forest is situated in Kisubi along Entebbe road at about 23 kilometers from Kampala making it one of the most convenient destinations for tourists who prefer places not far from Kampala. Most importantly, it is a perfect escape from the urban confusion or a perfect destination for a short vacation in seclusion. It’s perfect for picnics and corporate retreats This Forest is characterized by giant mature tree and verdant undergrowth with dense canopies that were originally known as the Upper storey. The range of vegetation diversity including grasslands, wetlands that extend to Lake Victoria-largest freshwater lake in the African continent, forest types and forest edges offer home to several wildlife species that capture the attention of tourists. This Forest was named after the Zika Virus because this is where the virus was first discovered in 1947, but is now rare in the Forest. However, the word Zika means “overgrown” in luganda due to its dense tree cover hence the name “upper storey”. This tinny Tropical forest sits on 62 acres/25 hectares, although the Research area of the Zika Forest covers an area of 30 acres/12 hectares. However the nearby construction belonging to the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)-set aside for research on viruses is threatening the forest and making it smaller. Zika Forest has a 120 feet steel Research Tower that serves the purpose of studying high-flying mosquitoes and their viruses. Interestingly, this Forest is a home to over 40 species of mosquitoes. The Research Institute was originally within Mpanga Forest before it was transferred to Zika Forest in 1962 and up to today, it has offered ground for behavioral research and ecological studies within the Forest. This forest is abundant with several mammal species, reptiles, over 62 species of Sphingid moths, about 135 species of woody Plants 58 species of trees including Nkoba, Musizi, jackfruits and Mvule tree that make it worth visiting while on a Uganda Safari. There are also several exceptional butterfly species that will amaze you and take your breath away. Some of the wildlife species worth exploring in this small forest include foxes, Wild rabbits, alligators, Wild cats, Black and white Colobus monkeys, Sitatungas, the red-tailed monkeys, the red colobus monkeys, the Vervet monkeys, and leopards, a number of reptile species such as pythons and Cobras among others. Besides the wildlife, this destination is a perfect place for bird watching and it is said that former resident of the United States-President Jimmy Carter once visited the site for birding. You should visit this site to experience what former president experienced and enjoyed in Zika Forest. 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Readable Markdown	Zika Forest is a perfect tourist stop along Entebbe Road while on a Ugandan Safari. The small forest is situated in Kisubi along Entebbe road at about 23 kilometers from Kampala making it one of the most convenient destinations for tourists who prefer places not far from Kampala. Most importantly, it is a perfect escape from the urban confusion or a perfect destination for a short vacation in seclusion. It’s perfect for picnics and corporate retreats This Forest is characterized by giant mature tree and verdant undergrowth with dense canopies that were originally known as the Upper storey. The range of vegetation diversity including grasslands, wetlands that extend to Lake Victoria-largest freshwater lake in the African continent, forest types and forest edges offer home to several wildlife species that capture the attention of tourists. This Forest was named after the Zika Virus because this is where the virus was first discovered in 1947, but is now rare in the Forest. However, the word Zika means “overgrown” in luganda due to its dense tree cover hence the name “upper storey”. This tinny Tropical forest sits on 62 acres/25 hectares, although the Research area of the Zika Forest covers an area of 30 acres/12 hectares. However the nearby construction belonging to the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)-set aside for research on viruses is threatening the forest and making it smaller. Zika Forest has a 120 feet steel Research Tower that serves the purpose of studying high-flying mosquitoes and their viruses. Interestingly, this Forest is a home to over 40 species of mosquitoes. The Research Institute was originally within Mpanga Forest before it was transferred to Zika Forest in 1962 and up to today, it has offered ground for behavioral research and ecological studies within the Forest. This forest is abundant with several mammal species, reptiles, over 62 species of Sphingid moths, about 135 species of woody Plants 58 species of trees including Nkoba, Musizi, jackfruits and Mvule tree that make it worth visiting while on a Uganda Safari. There are also several exceptional butterfly species that will amaze you and take your breath away. Some of the wildlife species worth exploring in this small forest include foxes, Wild rabbits, alligators, Wild cats, Black and white Colobus monkeys, Sitatungas, the red-tailed monkeys, the red colobus monkeys, the Vervet monkeys, and leopards, a number of reptile species such as pythons and Cobras among others. Besides the wildlife, this destination is a perfect place for bird watching and it is said that former resident of the United States-President Jimmy Carter once visited the site for birding. You should visit this site to experience what former president experienced and enjoyed in Zika Forest. However, even with the beauty of this Forest, people still fear visiting it because of its past-Zika Virus. Much as the forest is frequently visited by school students, International tourists are also frequent at the Forest. In conclusion, the Zika Forest is a perfect stopover destination for tourists on a Ugandan Safari because you can get to see wildlife species such as the Leopards, primates and Sitatungas among others. It is also popular for birding and you will never know the treasure that former president Jimmy Carter saw until you visit the Forest.
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